Lighting Design release Engineer: in Irvine
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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Oct 22, 2026).
Job Description
Job Title: Lighting Design Release Engineer (Lighting DRE)
Location: Irvine, CA
Job Description
We are seeking a Lighting Design Release Engineer (Lighting DRE) with 6 months to 3+ years of experience in automotive exterior lighting design and release.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and release of automotive exterior lighting components and assemblies.
- Work on headlamps, tail lamps, center light panels, and other exterior lighting systems.
- Perform design and feasibility studies in collaboration with Styling and cross-functional teams.
- Create and release lighting components using CATIA V6.
- Review A-class surfaces, craftsmanship, manufacturability, and design feasibility.
- Collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers on component design, cost, mass, joining methods, molding, and testing.
- Support design validation and implement simulation recommendations.
- Ensure lighting components meet quality, functionality, manufacturing, and program requirements.
Required Skills
- 6 months to 3+ years of experience as a Lighting DRE.
- Experience in automotive exterior lighting systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with CATIA V6.
- Knowledge of headlamps, tail lamps, and other automotive lighting components.
- Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, molding, joining, and testing.
- Experience working with Styling teams and Tier-1 suppliers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.